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1 Which one is a phrase?

A Our dog's name is Ruby. B In the garden. C I like chocolate. D Where is it?

2 Which of these is not part of a car?

A wheel B door C mug D window

3 Which sentence is not correct?

A Have you got a brother? B I've got a cold. C My house has got three bedrooms.
D I've always got a good time in my English lesson.

4 Which verb can you use with all these words?

skiing swimming dancing shopping

A make B do C take D go

5 The answer is `I'm listening to music'. What is the question?

A What are you doing? B What do you do? C What do you do to relax?
D What do you like doing?

6 Which sentence is not correct?

A I'm making a cup of coffee. B Can you make the bed, please?
C The book made me sad. D She made a photo of the baby.

7 Fill the gap with the correct phrase. `What time did you ............................... last night?'

A come home B come to home C come back to home

8 Complete the question with the correct phrase. ............................... to get to the airport?

A How long it is B How much C How long does it take D How far

9 Which sentence is the best reply to this question: `Can I borrow this book'?

A Yes, but please bring it back tomorrow. B Yes but please take it back tomorrow.

10 Which phrasal verb means `make something louder'?

A turn off B turn on C turn down D turn up

11 Fill the gap with the correct phrasal verb. I ............................... very well with my sister.

A get out B get on C get up D get over

12 Which one is correct?

A He told me `Goodbye'. B He said me `Goodbye'. C He said `Goodbye'.
D He told `Goodbye'.

13 Which of these can't you `tell'?

A a story B a joke C the time D a question

14 Which verb can you use with all these words?

train plane bus car bicycle

A miss B catch C go by D take

15 Which conjunction answers the question `why'?

A because B so C if D but

16 Which is the sixth month of the year?

A July B June C January D May

17 Fill the gap with the correct word. Jane's ............................... at the moment.

She's coming back in about 10 minutes.
A out B abroad C away

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18 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The driver sits at the ............................... of the bus.

A side B beginning C middle D front

19 Which word is not an adverb?

A good B well C fast D slowly

20 Which of these verbs has a past form that ends in `ed'?

A keep B drive C choose D open

21 Add two other uncountable kinds of food to this list: rice, bread, water, spaghetti

A apples B milk C tomatoes D chocolate

22 Which sentence has a negative meaning?

A The weather's not bad today. B The weather's better today. C It's a terrible day.

23 Which word means the same as `easy-going'?

A happy B lovely C relaxed D kind

24 Which of these verbs is not correct?

A look of B look after C look at D look for

25 Which of these words has the wrong prefix?

A impolite B unpossible C unsafe D incorrect

26 Which suffix changes an adjective into an adverb?

A -y B -er C -ly D -ing

27 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. This house is ............................... .

A very quite. B very quiet. C very quietly.

28 Which question is correct?

A When you were born? B When were you born? C When are you born?
D When do you born?

29 Which definition is correct?

A Your cousin is your father's brother or sister.
B Your cousin is your aunt's brother or sister.
C Your cousin is your grandparents' son or daughter.
D Your cousin is your father or mother's niece or nephew.

30 Which one is not part of your leg?

A thumb B toe C knee D foot

31 Find something that only women wear.

A trainers B jeans C tights D T-shirt

32 Which phrase describes someone in a negative way?

A She is too thin. B Ken is very tall. C He's quite handsome.

33 Which sentence is not correct?

A I've got a headache. B He's got a heart attack. C Do you get hay-fever? D She's got toothache.

34 Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.

1 hot

A sad

2 well

B love

3 happy

C cold

4 hate

D ill

35 When do you say `Congratulations!'?

A It's your mum's birthday. B Your friend passed his exam. C Your sister missed her plane.
D Your friend is taking her driving test tomorrow.

36 Match the adjectives with the countries.

1 Norwegian 2 Dutch 3 Italian 4 Swiss
A Switzerland B Holland B Italy D Norway

37 Complete the sentence with the correct word. First we saw some

lightning, then we heard loud ............................... .
A thunder B fog C snow D rain

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38 Where in a town do you go to borrow a book?

A the town hall B the library C the post office D tourist information office

39 Which place has lots of trees?

A a village B a field C a forest D a river

40 Which animal lives on a farm?

A a snake B a sheep C an elephant D a fish

41 Which words do you use at the airport?

A check in B platform C boarding card D flight

42 What does this sign mean? EXIT

A go away B go out C go in D go up

43 Which of these fruits is hard and green or red?

A a banana B an orange C an apple D a strawberry

44 Which three things do you find in the kitchen?

A fridge B teapot C mug D shampoo

45 What do you find in the bedroom?

A a toilet B a shower C a basin D a wardrobe

46 What can you do with a remote control?

A turn the computer on B change the TV station C listen to music

47 Where does a doctor work?

A in a shop B in an office C in a factory D at the hospital

48 Fill the gap with the correct phrase. When you finish university you ............................... .

A give a lecture B do a course C get a degree D take notes

49 Which one is not part of a computer?

A a phone box B a screen C a keyboard D a mouse

50 Fill the gap with the correct word.

We want to take the car with us on holiday so we're going by ............................... .
A ship B plane C ferry D boat

51 Where can you buy a lot of different things like clothes, toys, food and furniture?

A a supermarket B a department store C a stationery shop

52 Choose A, B, C or D. You can say `I booked a room' or:

A I have a reservation. B I have a double room. C I filled in a form. D I checked in.

53 The answer is `Yes, I'll have fish and salad''. The question is:

A What do you want? B What do you like?
C Are you ready to order? D Is everything all right?

54 Fill the gap with the correct word. She plays ............................... everyday.

A swimming B karate C running D tennis

55 What type of film is about ghosts or dead people?

A a horror film B a musical C a comedy D a western

56 Which sentence is wrong?

A I like relaxing after dinner. B I often listen to music. C I see TV every evening for an hour.
D I enjoy reading.

57 Fill in the gap with the correct word.

A ............................... attacked me in the street and stole my bag.
A terrorist B mugger C vandal D murderer

58 What type of programme is often on TV every day and is about people's lives?

A a talk show B a cartoon C a documentary D a soap opera

59 Fill in the gap with the correct phrase. Can you repair my TV? ............................... .

A It's untidy. B It's dying. C It isn't working. D It's out of order.

60 Finish the sentence with the correct phrase.

When you are unemployed, you ............................... .
A do not have enough food. B do not have a job. C have a new job. D do not have a home.

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1 Jim broke his leg and went to hospital. The underlined word is:

A a personal pronoun B an uncountable noun C a transitive verb D a direct object

2 Which prefix makes the opposite of all these words: appear, like, honest, agree ?

A dis- B un- C mis- D in-

3 Which noun forms an adjective with the suffix -able?

A comfort B pain C fashion D danger

4 Which word cannot be both a noun and a verb?

A kiss B dream C rest D meet

5 Which of these collocations is not correct?

A a weak accent B a strong coffee C a heavytraffic D hard work

6 What does the idiom `make up your mind' mean?

A don't worry B decide C no problem D it's your decision

7 Choose the correct preposition for these verbs:

apologise wait happlylook

A to B on C for D from

8 Which of the following does not make a fixed expression with `by'?

A myown B mistake C hand D accident

9 Which expression can you use as a reply to `thank you'?

A It doesn't matter. B Please. C No problem. D Sorry.

10 Which of these expressions is the odd one out?

A I don't mind this film. B I can't stand this film. C I quite like the film.
D I'm reallyinto this film.

11 Your friend passes her driving test. What do you say to her?

A Oh, what a pity. B Oh, that's brilliant. C I don't mind. D Really? That sounds interesting.

12 Fill the gap with the correct phrasal verb.

`What time does your alarm clock ............................... in the morning?
A get through B give up C go off D go out

13 Which is the common verb for all these sentences?

A Could I ............................... the bill, please? B Let's ............................... a drink.
C I ............................... a shower everymorning.
D We didn't ............................... a verygood time at the party.

14 Which sentence has the wrong verb?

A Kim is doing the shopping. B Please take a seat. C Can you make me a favour?

D Joe is making a lot of progress at school.

15 Which verb can be used with all these nouns?

a bus a cold a ball a criminal

A get B take C find D catch

16 Which phrase can be used with all these nouns?

paper cake wood toast advice

A a slice of B a box of C a packet of D a piece of

17 Which of these sentences is not correct?

A I have too much homework. B I want to buysome new jeans.
C I don't like modern furnitures. D Put your luggage under the seat.

18 Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence. The food was ............................... .

A verydelicious B absolutelydelicious C a bit delicious D quite delicious

19 Choose the correct preposition to fill the gap. `The plane flew ............................... the Atlantic Ocean.'

A along B above C over

20 Fill the gap with the correct word. `............................... I watered the plants, theydidn't grow.'

A also B in spite of C however D although

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21 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. `I lost myticket, ...............................

A unless I walked home. B so I had to walk home. C because I had to walk home.

22 Which word or phrase means `rain for a short period of time'?

A a shower B drizzle C heavyrain D it's pouring

23 Which animal does not live on a farm?

A pig B cow C gorilla D goat

24 What do you do when you are tired or bored?

A yawn B shake hands C smile D nod your head

25 What is the opposite of `generous' ?

A mean B honest C tense D pessimistic

26 What can't we do with our hands?

A clap B point C wave D stroll

27 Choose the correct definition for the underlined word. `We live in the suburbs.'

A in the centre of the town B an area outside the centre of the town
C an area with no factories D an area where are a lot of shops and offices

28 Which of the following is not in the living room?

A a carpet B a television C a cooker D an armchair

29 Which phrase is not correct?

A the worth of living B a good standard of living C the cost of living

30 Fill the gap with the correct word. `Sam was ............................... in a car accident.'

A wounded B beaten up C injured D shot

31 Which one is not a fruit?

A pineapple B broccoli C plum D grapes

32 Fill the gap with the correct word. `Don't eat too manycream cakes ± theyare

very................................ .'
A fattening B spicy C chilled D healthy

33 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

When you want to drive past a car in front of you, you should wait until it is safe
to ............................... .
A park B pull out C brake D overtake

34 Which of these jobs is not a skilled manual job?

A plumber B pilot C electrician D mechanic

35 Which of the followings is not in an office?

A filing cabinet B photocopier C chest of drawers D wastepaper basket

36 Which phrase means the same as the words underlined? Prices have increased slowly.

A risen gradually B dropped sharply C fallen slowly. D gone up sharply

37 Which of the following verbs is the odd one out?

A hit B throw C kick D whistle

38 Fill the gap with the correct word. Where is the film ............................... ?

A take place B happening C about D set

39 Which word means the same as `the latest'.

A the last B the best C the oldest D the newest

40 Fill the gap with the correct word. `You can ............................... the file from the Internet.'

A collect B browse C download D save

41 Finish the sentence with the correct phrase. `The police have arrested a man and ............................... .

A charged him with murder B investigated a crime C broken the law D proved he is guilty

42 Which phrase means the same as the underlined phrase.

`There is an election everyfour years.'
A The election happens B We are electing the president C Elections are held
D An election is made

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43 Complete the definition with the correct word. `A ............................... is when there is no rain

for a long time.'
A famine B drought C flood D disaster

44 Fill the gap with the correct word. `The centre of Rome is always ............................... with tourists

at this time of year.'
A lively B cosmopolitan C busy D packed

45 Which phrase has the wrong preposition?

A at midnight B for ages C during two hours D by8 o'clock

46 What colour do you get when you mix together red and blue?

A beige B grey C turquoise D purple

47 Which expression means `be careful'?

A Out of order B Do not disturb C Mind the step

48 What does the word `stuff' refer to in this sentence?

`Will you please pick up your stuff and put it in the washing basket?!'
A clothes B books C make-up D rubbish

49 Which of the following expressions is not informal or spoken English?

A Excuse me, where's the loo? B If you require further assistance, contact the manager.
C I reckon you'll get the job. D The flat is handyfor shopping.

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1 Complete the definition with the correct phrase.

A pejorative word ...............................
A is very formal B has a negative association C is used mainly in conversation D is informal

2 Which of the following prefixes means `before'?

A ex- B bi- C re- D pre-

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3 What class of word can have any of the following suffixes?

-hood -ship -ity -ment

A verb Bnoun D adjective

7, 8, 11

4 Which adjective does not form a noun with the suffix -ness?

A tender B kind C weak D equal

5 Which of the compound adjectives below does not exist?

A worn-out B hard-up C well-up D all-out

6 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

The ............................... for tomorrow is rain in most places.
A outcome B fallout C feedback D outlook

7 Which of the following English words comes from Spanish?

A patio B piano C ghetto D casino

8 Complete the definition with the correct word.

Someone who is always buying new things is ............................... .
A a shopaholic B a keypal C a spin doctor D a singleton

9 Which word is the odd one out?

A clink B splash C clang D tinkle

10 Which sentence contains an incorrect homonym?

A There is a sail on at the department store ± everything half price.

B I'd like steak and chips.
C The weather in Spain was really hot.
D I love red ± it's my favourite colour.

11 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

You can rent a car ............................... you have a current driving licence.

A supposing B unless C on condition that D in case

12 Which phrase is not correct?

A a world of difference B poles apart C a great divide D a yawning discrepancy

13 Complete the sentence with the correct word or phrase.

............................... studying for my English degree, I work two evenings a week in a restaurant.
A Moreover B Equally C Apart from D In addition to

14 Choose the best phrase to complete the conversation.

`Do you have Angela's mobile phone number?'
`............................... I'll just have a look in my address book.'
A Mind you . . . B Hang on . . . C Still . . . D Anyway . . .

15 Which word is always used in the plural?

A pyjama B tracksuit C glove D sock

16 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

The operation was performed by a ............................... of three doctors.
A crew B cast C gang D team

17 Which is the correct container for all of these types of food?

tissues cereal washing powder chocolates
A jar B pack C carton D box

18 Which word is the odd one out?

A breeze B flood C drizzle D downpour

19 Complete the definition with the correct word.

Someone who is ............................... enjoys spending time with other people.

A eccentric B extravagant C gregarious D inquisitive

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20 Which of these objects does not belong in the kitchen?

A grater B dust-pan C corkscrew D remote control

21 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete all of the following sentences.

My car's ............................... . The washing machine's ............................... .
The TV's ............................... .
A run out B flat C broken down D stopped

22 Which of these words is not a disease?

A rabies B cholera C poison D leprosy

23 Match each sport with the correct piece of equipment.

1) canoeing 2) tennis 3) archery 4) rowing
A bow B oar C paddle D racket

24 What is the opposite of bitter?

A sour B spicy C sweet D salty

25 Which of these words is not used to describe part of a tree?

A branch B twig C trunk D bud

26 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

I think I've got ............................... : my joints are painful and swollen and I can't walk very well.
A pneumonia B arthritis C an ulcer D a rash

27 Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.

When you go to Los Angeles, don't forget to visit the ............................... Sunset Boulevard.
A legendary B exclusive C exotic D intoxicating

28 Complete the sentence with the correct definition.

A modem is ............................... ............................... .
A a camera which records sound and pictures. B a machine which makes copies of documents.
C a piece of equipment used to send information from one computer to another
D a machine which records and plays back sound

29 Which of these words is not associated with the Internet?

A newsgroup B FAQ C home page D spreadsheet

30 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

The United Kingdom is a ............................... .
A republic B dictatorship C federation D monarchy

31 Which of these people is not connected with a trial?

A judge B member of a jury C detective D witness

32 Which expression means the same as the phrase underlined?

`He's likely to look for another job soon.'
A I reckon he'll B I suspect he'll C I'm convinced he'll D I maintain he will

33 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

Jane is always ............................... about how many languages she can speak.
A complaining B boasting C confessing D grumbling

34 Which of these verbs is not connected with touch?

A tap B stroke C glimpse D press

35 Which of these can you do with your eyes?

A blush B yawn C grin D blink

36 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

We arrived at the airport ............................... for our flight.
A at times B by the time C just in time D at a time

37 Match the verbs with the correct situations.

A bang B rustle C crash D rumble

1) opening a packet of crisps 2) a glass falling to the floor 3) a lot of traffic in the distance
4) a door closing suddenly

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38 Complete the sentence with the correct word. The cars ............................... along at ten miles

an hour because of a traffic jam.
A swerved B crawled C flowed D fluttered

39 Choose the correct idiom to complete the dialogue.

`I wish Jack would stop talking about himself all day long.'
`So do I! He's ............................... ............................... .
A in the red B pie in the sky C a pain in the neck D barking up the wrong tree

40 Which of these expressions means `I've just remembered something important'?

A Come to think of it B That reminds me C If you ask me D As I was saying

41 Complete the sentence with the correct word.

His face suddenly turned as white as ...............................
A a cloud B a ghost C a sheet D snow

42 Which of these idioms describing people is the odd one out?

A She's as hard as nails. B She's a really cold fish.
C He has a heart of gold. D He's a bit of an awkward customer.

43 Which of these idioms is connected with praise?

A He's just trying to butter you up. B She thinks she's the bees' knees.
C Mike's a dab-hand at that. D It was a dog's breakfast.

44 Complete the idiom with the correct part of the body.

If you're worried, you should talk to someone and get it off your ............................... .
A head B chest C back D nose

45 Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.

We only need a small group of people to do this job ± you know what they
say .............................................................. .
A There's no smoke without fire. B Many hands make light work.
C Never look a gift-horse in the mouth. D Too many cooks spoil the broth.

46 Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.

The band are ............................... ............................... their new CD in time for Christmas.
A bringing out B bringing about C bringing on D bringing up

47 Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

We've had cable television ............................... . Now we can get about 60 different channels.
A put on B put up C put off D put in

48 Match the American English word with the correct British English word.

1) sidewalk 2) antenna 3) garbage 4) vacation
A aerial B holidays C pavement D rubbish

49 Which two expressions among those below would you see on signs in a shop?

A Trespassers will be prosecuted B Pay and display
C Shoplifters will be prosecuted D Please place your purchases here

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1 What is the register of the word underlined?

`I can't find my specs anywhere, have you seen them?'
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2 Which word does not take the prefix `over'?

A hand B estimate C night D priced

3 Choose the odd one out from this list of words connected with work.

A vocational B flexitime C mechanical D manual

4 Complete the definition with the correct phrase.

............................... ............................... is when you always buy a particular make of a product
because you trust the quality.
A red tape B hard sell C capital assets D brand loyalty

5 Which of these words is not a piece of writing ?

A composition B draft C plagiarism D dissertation

6 Which word is a negative characteristic?

A extravagant B elegant C affectionate D generous

7 Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Jon and I fell head ............................... in love.
A over heels B it off D at first sight

8 Which verb does not mean `have a strong desire for something'?

A crave B hanker after C defuse D yearn for

9 Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.

Becky is so ............................... . If she sees something she likes, she just buys it without thinking.
A extrovert B impulsive C garrulous D effusive

10 Which word means `someone who is not active physically.'

A a dabbler B a culture vulture C a couch potato D a doer

11 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

At our office we have a ............................... day once a month when we can wear casual clothes.
A designer B dress down C snazzy D dressed to kill

12 What does this sentence mean?

The film was panned by the critics.
A The critics loved the film. B The critics thought the film was very bad.

13 Which of these expressions about reading a book means `I didn't like it'?

A It was a page-turner. B I couldn't put it down. C I couldn't get into it.
D It's compulsive reading.

14 If someone says `lunch is on me' what do they mean?

A They will pay for lunch. B Let's have lunch at my house. C They will cook lunch.

15 Which of these expressions is not connected with a car accident?

A road rage B hit-and-run C a pile-up D a head-on collision

16 What are these words all connected with?

guided tour self-catering an all-in package trekking

A hotels B methods of transport C types of holidays

17 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence below.

The current economic ............................... is very good for small businesses.
A disposition B climate C whirlwind D haze

18 Which word does key not collocate with?

A question B decision C role D thought

19 A tamed animal

A behaves aggressively B is not afraid of humans C lives with other humans

20 Which of these expressions about the environment is connected with animals?

A deforestation B the greenhouse effect C global warming D endangered species

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21 Which of these idioms means `I don't believe you'?

A I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. B What do you take me for?
C You should take it with a pinch of salt.

22 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

An area represented by an MP is called a ............................... .
A lobby B deputation C constituency D legislation

23 Complete the definition with the correct word.

If you suffer from ............................... you are ill because you are not eating enough food.
A illiteracy B malnutrition C poverty D sanitation

24 Which of these crimes is a type of stealing?

A perjury B harassment C embezzlement D joyriding

25 Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

Both sides agreed to an immediate ............................... and the fighting has stopped.
A annihilation B ceasefire C deterrent D warfare

26 Which of these expressions means you have a lot of money?

A rolling in it B skint C strapped for cash D things are a bit tight

27 Which of these words doesn't exist?

A upload B offline C undelete D inbox

28 Which of these idioms about illness is the odd one out?

A out of sorts B off-colour C under the weather D on the mend 55,

29 Choose the correct definition for the idiom `a level playing field'.

A a change in the rules B a serious discussion C an election D a fair situation

30 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Which ............................... should I click on to write a new email?
A icon B thumbnail C footprint D analogue

31 Which adjective describes experiencing something using your computer instead of in real life?

A interactive B virtual C smart D genetic

32 Which of the words below do all of the adjectives in the box collocate with?

persistent fleeting lingering protracted

A sit B moment C glimpse D smile

33 Which verb describes the way someone walks when their feet hurt?

A hobble B amble C tiptoe D trudge

34 What can you do with your eyebrows?

A twitch B flutter C twitch D raise

35 Which of these names for colours is not a shade of red?

A poppy B ruby C strawberry D violet

36 What do all of the verbs in the box mean?

nip pop zip whizz

A to go a short distance quickly B to run a short distance C to walk very quickly

37 All of these words are connected with difficulty. Which one means a very hard or painful

experience?
A a glitch B a pitfall C an ordeal D a setback

38 Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

The school will not ............................... any form of cheating in exams.
A condone B endorse C authorise D give the green light to

39 Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Mr Williams showed no ............................... as the judge sentenced him to ten years in prison.
A apology B remorse C excuse D alibi

40 Which of these words means an agreement?

A a coincidence B a compromise C a rift D a settlement

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41 Which word has the same meaning as the expression underlined?

The findings in this study goes against everything in Dr Roberts' report.
A conceives B predicts C demonstrates D contradicts

42 Which of these colloquial words refers to a person?

A thingumajig B whatsisname C umpteen D thingy

43 Choose the correct reply if someone says to you: `Have you heard the latest news?

Martha is having an affair!'
A You shouldn't gossip! B Don't nag me! C Stop bickering!

44 Choose the best meaning for the idiom `a storm in a teacup'.

A a misunderstanding B a big argument that will soon be forgotten
C something you can't understand D a difficult situation

45 Which other idiom has a similar meaning to `He's nobody's fool'?

A He has the gift of the gab. B He knows his stuff. C He's a smart-aleck.
D He's one sandwich short of a picnic.

46 Choose the best idiom to fill the gap. She said the job wouldn't take long.

............................... ............................... ! It took nearly two days!
A It's a small world. B You live and learn. C Famous last words. D Out of the blue.

47 Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.

Tom, could you ............................... me on Friday? I'll be away from school for the day on a course.
A stand for B stand by C stand up for D stand in for

48 Choose a phrasal verb to replace the word underlined.

I'm going to relax at the weekend. I really need a break from work.
A chill out B bottle out C stick it out D simmer down

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49 Which of these words is the odd one out?

A spokesperson B firefighter C flight attendant D cleaning lady

50 Which of these words is not connected with rich or upper class people?

A new money B hoi polloi C upper crust D stuck-up

ELEMENTARY 1B 2C 3D 4D 5A 6D 7A 8C 9A 10D 11B 12C 13D 14C 15A 16B 17A
18D 19A 20D 21B,D 22C 23C 24A 25B 26C 27B 28B 29D 30A 31C 32A 33B 341C,2D,3A,4B
35B 361D,2B, 3C, 4A 37A 38B 39C 40B 41A,C,D 42B 43C 44A, B, C 45D 46B,C 47D 48C 49A
50C or D 51A,B 52A 53C 54D 55A 56C 57B 58D 59C 60B

PRE-INTERMEDIATE AND INTERMEDIATE 1D 2A 3D 4D 5C 6B 7C 8A 9C 10B 11B 12C 13have
14C 15D 16D 17C 18B or D 19C 20D 21B 22A 23C 24A 25A 26D 27B 28C 29A 30C 31B
32A 33D 34B 35C 36A 37D 38D 39D 40C 41A orD 42C 43B 44D 45C 46D 47C 48A 49B

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE 1B 2D 3B 4D 5C 6D 7A&D 8A 9B 10A 11C 12D 13D 14B 15A 16D
17D 18A 19C 20D 21C 22C 23A3,B4,C1,D2 24C 25D 26B 27A 28C 29D 30D 31C 32A 33B
34C 35D 36C 37A4,B1,C2,D3 38B 39C 40B 41C 42D 43C 44B 45D 46A 47D 48A2,B4,C1,D3
49C&D

ADVANCED 1B 2A 3B 4D 5C 6A 7A 8C 9B 10C 11B 12B 13C 14A 15A 16C 17B 18D
19B 20D 21B 22C 23B 24C 25B 26A 27C 28D 29D 30A 31B 32D 33A 34D 35D 36A 37C
38A 39B 40B or D 41D 442B 43A 44B 45B 46C 47D 48A 49D 50B

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